Lightning in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 07:30:00 to 31-MAR-05 07:30:00 (EST)
Location: CARROLLTON
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Times Georgian of Carrollton reported that lightning struck a home on River Birch Drive.  The lightning caused damage to the electrical service breaker and some damage to the home's electrical system.  Lightning also struck a water line near Northlake Shore and Wilson Drive, causing the water main and natural gas main to break.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 09:05:00 to 31-MAR-05 09:05:00 (EST)
Location: BARNESVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Herald Gazette of Barnesville reported that a few trees were blown down near the county high school.

Hail in JONES, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 09:45:00 to 31-MAR-05 09:45:00 (EST)
Location: WAYSIDE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Jones County Emergency Management Director reported nickel-sized hail.

Lightning in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 02:30:00 to 31-MAR-05 02:30:00 (EST)
Location: THOMASTON
Property damage: 250K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Upson County Emergency Manager reported that two homes were struck by lightning.  The roof of one home was set on fire and the home was completely destroyed.  The other home suffered major damage.

Lightning in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 07:20:00 to 31-MAR-05 07:45:00 (EST)
Location: NORCROSS
Property damage: 225K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that lightning struck four homes in Gwinnett county, three of which suffered fire and smoke damage.  One home was set on fire by lightning on Birkhill Way in Lawrenceville.  The fire was confined to the attic.  However, a firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation.  Another home on Tribble Circle in Grayson was struck by lightning.  This home sustained minor damage.  A third home on Alamosa Court in Lawrenceville was struck, but no significant damage was reported.  The fourth home struck by lightning in the county was on Kimberly Lane in Norcross.  This home suffered extensive damage from the resulting fire.

Hail in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 07:08:00 to 31-MAR-05 08:00:00 (EST)
Location: WARRENTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The public reported penny-sized hail near the intersection of Georgia Highway 80 and Ridge Road.

Hail in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 01:35:00 to 31-MAR-05 01:35:00 (EST)
Location: WHITESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter to golf ball-sized hail.

Hail in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 02:50:00 to 31-MAR-05 02:50:00 (EST)
Location: THOMASTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Upson County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 05:30:00 to 31-MAR-05 05:30:00 (EST)
Location: MACON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

WMAZ Television of Macon relayed a report of nickel-sized hail.

Hail in JONES, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 05:20:00 to 31-MAR-05 05:35:00 (EST)
Location: GRISWOLDVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter to half dollar-sized hail southwest of Griswoldville near the Bibb/Jones county line while WMAZ Television of Macon and the Jones County Emergency Management (EMA) Director reported nickel-sized hail south of Gray.  The EMA Director indicated that the hail accumulated to a depth of six inches on the ground.

Hail in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 05:55:00 to 31-MAR-05 05:55:00 (EST)
Location: MILLEDGEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Flash Flood in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 08:50:00 to 31-MAR-05 12:50:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The Harris County Emergency Management Director reported that many roads throughout the county were flooded with water up to a foot deep flowing over many of the roads.  Consequently, several roads had to be closed throughout the day.

Flash Flood in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 08:08:00 to 31-MAR-05 12:08:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Heard County 911 Center reported that a number of roads in the county were flooded.  Mayhayley Road was closed as it was not passable.

Hail in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 08:40:00 to 31-MAR-05 08:45:00 (EST)
Location: THOMASTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported nickel-sized hail.

Hail in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 08:53:00 to 31-MAR-05 08:57:00 (EST)
Location: BARNESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A deputy with the Lamar County Sheriff's Office reported quarter to golf ball-sized hail in Barnesville on Carafax Road.  The public and the Herald Gazette of Barnesville reported nickel to quarter-sized hail at the Lamar County High School.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 09:38:00 to 31-MAR-05 09:38:00 (EST)
Location: ROBERTA
Magnitude: 39 EG
Property damage: .25K
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

The Crawford County 911 Center reported that one tree was blown down.

Flash Flood in FULTON, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 10:45:00 to 31-MAR-05 14:45:00 (EST)
Location: ATLANTA
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

The official river gage at Peachtree Creek rose to 17.8 feet, which is 0.8 feet above the flood stage.  Flooding results along Woodward Way and at the Bobby Jones Golf Course adjacent to the creek.  Water also rises in the yards of several homes and apartments adjacent to the creek.

Flash Flood in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 10:45:00 to 31-MAR-05 14:45:00 (EST)
Location: NORTH ATLANTA
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

The official river gage at Peachtree Creek rose to 17.8 feet, which is 0.8 feet above the flood stage.  Flooding results along Woodward Way and at the Bobby Jones Golf Course adjacent to the creek.  Water also rises in the yards of several homes and apartments adjacent to the creek.

Hail in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 01:53:00 to 31-MAR-05 01:53:00 (EST)
Location: PLEASANT VALLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny-sized hail.

Hail in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 07:58:00 to 31-MAR-05 07:58:00 (EST)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported penny to quarter-sized hail.

Flash Flood in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 07:00:00 to 31-MAR-05 10:30:00 (EST)
Location: MONROE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Gwinnett Daily Post of Lawrenceville reported that a city employee working near a creek in Monroe had to be rescued from the creek when the fast rushing water pinned him up against a culvert.

Lightning in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 11:30:00 to 31-MAR-05 11:30:00 (EST)
Location: WARNER ROBINS
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Macon Telegraph reported that lightning struck a Warner Robins fire station knocking out power, the 911 center's emergency radio, the air conditioner, several computers, and two televisions.

Lightning in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 31-MAR-05 07:30:00 to 31-MAR-05 07:30:00 (EST)
Location: CONYERS
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The Macon Telegraph reported that lightning struck and set on fire a historic monestary.  The building was built by Trappist Monks more than six decades ago.  Three of the building's wings were completely destroyed by the ensuing fire and the fourth was damaged beyond repair.  One firefighter suffered injuries while fighting the blaze.